Biology Project- Group 29

Bifidobacteria is a bacteria known for down regulating inflammation related genes most noticeably in infants. In 2015 a group of scientists decided to test which carbon source the bacteria grew on, made the organism the most effective at gene regulation. Two types of bifidobacteria were tested, B. beves and B. infantis, and each were feed three separate carbon sources: lactose, glucose, and HMO. HMO, which is found in breast milk, was determined to be the best carbon source for both types of bifidobacteria because it significantly increased the gene regulating power of the bacteria. This video provides an overview of the experiment and its findings.

The experiment was explained for an average person to understand, but raw data was still included in the video, so that’s good. Nice relation of inflammation regulation to the genetics module; it seemed like that tied everything together.

I really enjoyed the layout of the video. The drawings were really well done and using the post-it notes was very creative and aesthetic. When trying to incorporate concepts learned in class, I felt it may have been better not to explicitly mention the module because others not taking the class would not know what is being referred to. Very informative video!

The drawings were really nice! The layout of each drawing was also well thought-out and matched the information given aptly. The question-answer format helped me better organize the concepts and understand the study.

I was impressed by the use of post-it note graphs which were both visually pleasing and unique compared to the other videos. The camera was a little too wobbly, perhaps a tripod would have helped? I might have discussed the implications of the research a little more, but a good video overall.

The material that you explained was done well and the images looked really good. I wish you explained the human health impacts more so that I can better understand the bigger picture impacts of this. Also the camera movement was distracting. Otherwise, you did a good job!

The information was structured in a way that allowed the reader/watcher to really engage in the video every step of the way. Asking questions throughout the video was example of how they did this. The drawings and diagrams were really good. The speakers were clear and easy to follow. This was a very well put together video. I loved the use of sticky notes.

The material explained was well put and the post it notes were a good idea to provide information. One thing I would fix though is using a tripod to keep the camera from moving too much. This is especially noticeable when the video is sped up and it makes it hard to follow.

The experiment was well explained. Key terms could have been more clearly defined. The camerwork was a little shaky and can be a bit distracting at times. The illustrations were nice and results were well presented.

Visuals were cool and the audio was easy to listen to. The drawings along with the animation made the material easy to follow and engaging. The camera angle was sometimes distracting. The change in voices were used interestingly, and figures were created very well.

I liked the use of questions to guide the discussion of material throughout the presentation. I feel that the information presented would have been easier to understand with some subtitles, and the shakiness of the video somewhat distracted from the speaker. Also, some of the words being written on the whiteboard didn’t match up with what was being said in the audio, so it was a little distracting trying to multitask (which is extremely hard for me to do haha), but the information itself was presented well. The drawings were also lightyears better than anything I could ever hope to accomplish, so kudos to the artist.

I really liked how you guys incorporated sticky notes into your video; it added a nice, unique touch! The tone of speech was clear and easy to understand. Camera work could have been better though. Also, the big picture could have been related to more as well.

The question answer format of the narration made the video more engaging. The animations and sticky notes were done well too. Only criticism is that the bigger picture could’ve have been explained better.

The illustrations were very good and very detailed. At times, though, the drawing didn’t match the audio and I got distracted by the meticulous coloring. I’m not sure of the significance of the experiment, but I enjoyed watching it.

The pictures/animations were nice! Great detail! The audio was clear, but the video needs more connections to the big picture. The only thing that bothered/distracted me was the excessive camera movement.

I really enjoyed the visuals in your video. They were exceptional. I wish you guys would have elaborated more on the big picture of this experiment. However, I enjoyed the question and answer format of the video. i understood everything else very well.

I really enjoyed your visuals and your definitions were clear and concise. The way your presented your information asking then telling was also super helpful and allowed me to just listen rather than try and figure out what you were trying to explain, overall your video was really good however I wish you would have set the camera up on a tripod or something as the shaking was mildly distracting from your information.

The visuals were really good and I liked the use of sticky notes. I thought the narration was well-written, but I would have liked more background on the processes being studied, definitions of terms, why this experiment is important, etc.

I liked this video, and I thought you gave a great explanation that could be well understood by someone who had never heard of bifidobacteria. However, I didn’t like the awkward camera angle, and it was kind of blurry at times. Other than that, great job!

The shaky camera took away from your video, but I think you provide significant information on the subject. I would, however, like to see more information leading up to your topic to get a good grasp on what you are trying to explain.

I still feel as though I do not quite understand the goal of this experiment. Other than that, this group did really well in explaining the basic fundamental terminology, especially related to gene expression. In the case that a viewer who was not in the class watched this video, I would have tried to explain these fundamental concepts without relating them to the Bio1510 course. The video was depicted well, although it could have been less shaky. Well done!

The drawings were very good! You did a good job of explaining the material and it was clear to understand. My only critique is that the camera was very shaky and the camera angle was a little too high. Other than that, the video was entertaining and overall good quality.

I really appreciate the way you made this complex experiment simple to understand to the layman. The drawings and visuals were very helpful. The camera was at times blurry, which is the only downside to it I can find. Overall, it was good. Thanks!

I love the anthropomorphic depictions of bacteria. The drawings were pretty good. It was also pretty nice how you guys switched who was talking in each part. Having some students ask questions while others presented the answer was interesting.

I love the anthropomorphic depictions of bacteria. The drawings were pretty good. It was also pretty nice how you guys switched who was talking in each part. Having some students ask questions while others presented the answer was interesting.

I liked the idea of the illustrations drawn as they were being explained. However, what was being drawn did not always line up with what was being explained, which caused the illustrations to distract from the information.

This video was very interesting and the graphics were well done. The actual video was a bit distracting as the camera angles were constantly changing. The details of this experiment were described well and I loved your bifidobacteria representations!

The angle and movement of the camera made the video hard to watch. Also the information seemed to be unorganized with the pictures and not fully explained. The premise was good but not necessarily executed perfectly.

Switching the narrators and having the nice drawings really helped to make this video more interesting. I did not fully understand the experiment, but the information presented was clear – just try to sum it up better! Good job.

The changing angles of the camera and its constant motion really detract from the quality of this video. A tripod would have been a good investment to increase the quality of this video. The illustrations and dialogue are well done however.